Pothier Secures Fourth Term At Rhode Island Convention
Rhode Island Republicans renominate Governor Aram J. Pothier for a fourth term by unanimous vote. Zenas W. Bliss is named lieutenant governor, Fred Parker secretary of state, Herbert A. Rice attorney general, and Walter A. Read treasurer. Key speakers McCall and Lippitt push tariff advocacy and Taft support.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Aram J. Pothier
Zenas W. Bliss
Cranston
Fred Parker
Herbert A. Rice
Walter A. Read
Gloucester
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
United States
Henry F. Lippitt
McCall
Taft
House
Cross Roads
New England
Newton Residence Gutted in $3000 Fire
The Atwood home at 645 Centre Street Newton was damaged by fire early last evening with about $3000 in losses. The family was away when neighbors believed someone inside cried out but all members were found safe.
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Quincy A. Atwood
Centre Street
Newton
Atwood
D D D. Cure for Itch Promised in Testimonial
A Pennsylvania man claims cure from eczema after using three bottles of D D D. The ad promotes a wintergreen thymos based wash and D D D soap, backed by a Chicago labs guarantee. It invites readers to try and pay nothing if unsatisfied.
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P. J. Weimer
Pennsylvania
D. D. D. Laboratories
Chicago
Wright Breaks Record in Gliding Flights at Manaleo
Orville Wright set two world gliding records at Mana leo North Carolina on October 18 flying five times in a wind of 35 miles per hour. He remained aloft for one minute and fifteen seconds on each of two flights and a later crash wrecked the glider. The aviator expressed satisfaction at proving sustained flight without motor power and noted planned repairs to improve control for the next attempts.
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Manaleo
N. C
Orville Wright
Wright
JT Am
First Symphony Concert in Cambridge at Sanders Theatre
The Cambridge concert at Sanders Theatre Harvard University begins at eight this evening. Soloist Rudolph Ganz will perform Liszt’s second concerto in A flat followed by Beethoven’s Egmont overture Tschaikowsky’s Pathetic symphony Liszt’s piano concerto in A major and Liszt's Tasso symphonic poem.
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Cambridge
Sanders Theatre
Harvard University
Rudolph Ganz
Liszt
Beethoven
Tschaikowsky
Tasso
Frost Transport Manager Weds Miss Georgianna Drane
Allen J. Wilson of Frost Transportation married Georgianna G. Drane yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's Church Somerville. Rev. Thomas F. McHugh officiated at 4 o clock. Bridesmaid Evelyn Durfus and best man Charles F. Crane attended. Reception at future home 88 Bristol Road Medford.
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Allen J. Wilson
Frost Transportation Company
St. Joseph's Church
Somerville
Georgianna G. Drane
Stone Avenue
Thomas F. McHugh
Evelyn Durfus
Charles F. Crane
Bristol Road
Medford
Nahant Whist Club Case Is Dismissed
Salem Oct 18 Judge Bell dismissed the bill without costs ending a year long equity dispute among Nahant hotel colony members and the Nahant Four Hundred Whist Club. Complainants Ida Marine and Edith Benz sought proceeds from a club dance, while other members testified to a Boston trip and dinner.
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Salem
Bell
Supreme Court
Nahant
Ida E. Marine
Edith Benz
Annie G. Fuller
Margherita Woodworth
Nahant Four Hundred
Boston
New Way of Curing Corns Introduces GETS-IT
An advertisement claims GETS-IT removes corns calluses warts and bunions without digging or cutting. The solution is as harmless as water and dissolves the growth leaving skin intact. Sold by E Lawrence & Co Chicago and via Boston retailers for 25 cents a bottle.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Boston
Parlor opticians prey on unwary warn public
Warning readers about fraudulent eye care practices. Caution against Wilvon Bros Nuollay Square jewelers and other opticians charging hidden fees. Notes Wilson Bros offering 3 opticians and 10 class watchmakers with glasses sold without prescription.
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Wilvon Bros
Nuollay Sq
Wilson Bros
Dreser
Faulty Plate Cited in Boston Building Collapse
A Boston special committee found the October 11 collapse at Hanover and Battery streets resulted from foundational neglect and builder dishonesty amid lax building department inspections. The report details an iron column resting on a faulty plate and a makeshift pier, noting the seven inch hollow cast iron column and damaged plate evidenced by old cracks and fire damage.
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Hanover and
Battery Streets
Boston
Boston Bricklayers’ Union
Everett
Logue
Emerson
Finance Commission
Mers Pee Rgvesting
Mot & Masem
New England Industrial and Educational Exposition Closes Soon
Attendance surges at Mechanics Hall as the New England Exposition nears its end with one week remaining. Efforts focus on drawing rural residents to the fair for the agricultural department and other featured displays, pleasing attendees with diverse attractions.
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New England
Mechanics’ Hall
Ellen Fitz Pendleton Inducted President at Wellesley Today
Ellen Fitz Pendleton is inaugurated as president of Wellesley College in a ceremony featuring Governor Foss, Harvard President Lowell, Bishop Lawrence and others. A 10 o'clock procession leads to College Hall with trustees, alumnae, and delegates. Benedictin address at 11 and a formal induction by Capen and Durant precede faculty and student remarks. Delegates from McGill, Toronto, Chicago, and Colorado College attend the afternoon program.
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Ellen Fitz Pendleton
Wellesley College
Foss
Lowell
Harvard
Lawrence
Faunce
Brown
College Hall
Pendleton
Alumnae Association
Tion
Samuel Billings Capen
Board of
Pauline A. Durant
Angie Clara Chapin
Frances Scudder Williams
Anna K. Bingham
Student Government Association
Memorial Chapel
Taylor
Vassar
King
Oberlin
McGill University
Ethel Hurlblatt
Victoria College For Women
University of Toronto
William J. Alexander
University of Chicago
Marion Talbot
Colorado College
William F. Sleecum
Rejection of Reed as Juvenile Court clerk angers colored community
W. W. Trotter denounces Governor Foss for vetoing William L. Reed Esa’s appointment, accusing Republicans on the Governor's Council of political obstruction and racial discrimination. He cites a prior promotion of a white messenger and calls the rejection an affront to the race and a judicial interference exposed by Judge Baker.
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Mr. Reed
Republican Party
Baker
W. W. Trotter
New England Suffrage League
Grafters Learn Deaf and Dumb Language With the Modern Detective
An article discusses the Dictograph and Acousticon devices by The General Acoustic Co. It notes how the Dictograph records conversations through walls and how the Acousticon helps the deaf hear. Demonstrations are held at Blake Building to let the public test these devices.
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Gary
Indiana
General Acoustic Co
Blake Building
Temple Place
Washington Street
Exhibition notes at Medford farmers week show
Visitors to the hall this week focus on varied displays from footwear and woolen goods to agricultural processes and trade school crafts. The Trade School for Girls draws attention with students making hats and cloth goods while a Taft quote on industrial education highlights women's استقلال. A White Line Titanic replica model impresses with detailed interior and cost. World footwear history rounds out the notable exhibits.
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Medford Union Club
Worx
Meir
Trade School For Girls
Back Bay
Taft
Boston Custom House
Turkey
Africa
Laxative Bromide Quinine Remedy Ad for Headache
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromos Quinine as a worldwide grip remedy that removes the cause of colds and headaches. It urges readers to call for the name and look for the signature E. W. Grove. The price is listed as 25e.
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E. W. Grove
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Drane
United Shoe Machinery Company
Maurice Ketten
Doc
Nahant Whist
Wellesley
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